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  • Richard III in the East Midlands

    Oakham The Methodist Centre, Northgate, Oakham, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

    Speaker - Mike Burton. Mike will be speaking on the effects that Richard III had on the East Midlands, beyond his famous involvement at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485.

  • Course – Next Steps in Family History

    LRFHS Research Centre Clarence House, 46 Humberstone Gate, Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

    If you have done some basic research but would like to discover additional information about your ancestors’ lives, then this half day course might be useful. There will be a presentation, followed by time to use LRFHS resources and to get help with new sources from volunteers. £6 to include handouts and refreshments. (£7.50 non-members).Please […]

  • The work of the Leicester City, Leicestershire & Rutland At Risk War Memorials Project

    Leicester Oadby Tennis Club Oadby Granville Tennis Club, Leicester Road, Oadby, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

    Speaker - Robin Jenkins. Many of the fallen are remembered on smaller war memorials scattered around the county. Sadly, these can be at risk of becoming damaged or lost. Robin is an active member of the project and he will be explaining their work - past, present, and future. Doors open at 7pm for a […]

  • Pursuing Surnames

    Speaker – Julie Goucher Every surname carries a story - of origins, migrations, occupations, and family connections. Julie will talk on ways to explore those names and stories. Where do surnames originate and how do they evolve? How can we carry out a one-name study? What resources are available to help? If you have an […]

  • Plum puddings and barbed wire

    Market Harborough Market Harborough Methodist Church, Northampton Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire

    Speaker - Robin Jenkins. Robin is an acknowledged expert on military matters, and this talk will cover experiences in the trenches of World War 1. An opportunity to learn not only what our ancestors endured but also to find out about sources that can help to add colour to the stories of our own ancestors.

  • Military History Event

    Adult Education Centre, Leicester 54 Belvoir Street, Leicester, United Kingdom

    Small exhibitions, military resources and information from a range of local groups, including the LRFHS Bring along your military history research challenges/memorabilia - plenty of experts on hand to help.

    Free

  • Heritage Day – Adult Education Centre

    Leicester Adult Education Centre, 54 Belvoir Street, Leicester LE1 6QL The Society will be present at this heritage event, with members of our team and lots of goodies available!We will be supported on the day by John Coster and the team from Doc Media Centre https://doc-media-centre.org/

  • Members end-of-year social get-together

    The Milestone Stoke Road, Hinckley, United Kingdom

    This is the scheduled date and place for the Hinckley group's annual social meal. To allow us to confirm numbers and finalise the booking can you please contact hinckley@lrfhs.org.uk with your name and LRFHS Membership Number to confirm your interest and receive confirmation of the booking in due course. Please contact us before 20 November […]

  • A Christmas Miscellany: Festive food over the years

    Leicester Friends’ Meeting House Friends' Meeting House, 16 Queen’s Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

    The Leicester Group close 2026 with a consideration and examination of festive food and its history. Please note that this event starts at 2pm.

  • Secrets and Lies

    Speaker - Frances Hurd When researching our family history there are always questions to be answered and surprises to be discovered. Why are both grandchildren musical? Why did great-grandfather get a medal in WW1? Why was grandmother abandoned by her parents? Just how many times did Uncle Bertie get married? Frances will explore ways in […]

  • Quiz and Social

    Market Harborough Market Harborough Methodist Church, Northampton Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire

    To celebrate the end of another year, this evening will be a social gathering built around a group quiz. This should be a challenge to the little grey cells, in a friendly way. An opportunity to reflect on the past year and look forward to the next one.

  • What happened after the Romans left Rutland and Leicestershire?

    Oakham The Methodist Centre, Northgate, Oakham, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

    Speaker: Peter Liddle. There has been much talk over the years about the effect of the Roman occupation on Britain. Peter will look rather at how Leicestershire and Rutland fared after the Romans left, and how that shaped the counties that we know today. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.

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